1. Committees

2. YM President Crew Advisor YM 2nd Counselor Scoutmaster YM 1st Counselor Varsity Coach Scout Committees Scout committee is resource and support for adult leadership Scout Committees

3. YM President Crew Advisor YM 2nd Counselor Scoutmaster YM 1st Counselor Varsity Coach If we remove the committee, the leaders lack the foundation to... Scout Committee

4. Pack committee The Committee Chair oversees the Pack Committee which: Meets as needed to discuss Cub Scouting in the ward and to receive assignments from the Chair Meets as needed to discuss Cub Scouting in the ward and to receive assignments from the Chair Supports and assists Cub Scouting activities by providing needed services Supports and assists Cub Scouting activities by providing needed services Sees that the unit operates in accordance with church policies and the standards of BSA Sees that the unit operates in accordance with church policies and the standards of BSA Encourages boys and young men to earn the On My Honor and Faith in God awards Encourages boys and young men to earn the On My Honor and Faith in God awards

5. Roles Troop Committee Chairman Troop Committee Chairman Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed Organize the committee to see that all functions are delegated, coordinated, and completed Maintain close relationship with COR & Scoutmaster Maintain close relationship with COR & Scoutmaster Interpret national and local policies to the troop Interpret national and local policies to the troop Prepare troop meeting agendas Prepare troop meeting agendas Call, preside over, and promote monthly troop meetings Call, preside over, and promote monthly troop meetings Ensure troop representation at month roundtables Ensure troop representation at month roundtables Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership Secure top-notch, trained individuals for camp leadership Arrange for charter review and recharter annually Arrange for charter review and recharter annually Secretary Keep minutes of meetings and send out committee meeting notices Handle publicity Prepare a family newsletter of troop events and activities Conduct the troop resource survey Plan for family night programs and family activities At each meeting report the minutes of the previous meeting

6. Mentor boy equivalent Mentor boy equivalent Secure permissions to use camping sites Secure permissions to use camping sites Transportation coordinator Transportation coordinator Ensure monthly outdoor program Ensure monthly outdoor program Promote National Camping Award Promote National Camping Award Promote goal of an outing per month Promote goal of an outing per month Secure tour permits Secure tour permits Mentor boy equivalent Mentor boy equivalent Encourage Scouts to advance Encourage Scouts to advance Work with troop scribe to maintain advancement records Work with troop scribe to maintain advancement records Arrange quarterly boards of review and courts of honor Arrange quarterly boards of review and courts of honor Develop and maintain MB counselor list Develop and maintain MB counselor list Record awards at council service center Record awards at council service center Secure badges & certificates Secure badges & certificates Work with librarian to build troop library of MB pamphlets Work with librarian to build troop library of MB pamphlets Mentor boy equivalent Mentor boy equivalent Ensure troop leaders & committee members are trained Ensure troop leaders & committee members are trained Maintain inventory of training materials Maintain inventory of training materials Work with district training team to schedule Fast Start for all new leaders Work with district training team to schedule Fast Start for all new leaders BSA Youth Protection training in troop BSA Youth Protection training in troop Encourage Jr leader training Encourage Jr leader training Mentor boy equivalent Mentor boy equivalent Supervise and help procure camping equipment Supervise and help procure camping equipment Work with quartermaster on inventory & proper storage Work with quartermaster on inventory & proper storage Make periodic safety checks on all gear Make periodic safety checks on all gear Encourage safe use of all outdoor gear Encourage safe use of all outdoor gear Mentor boy equivalent Mentor boy equivalent Coordinate troop funds Coordinate troop funds Train & supervise scribe in record keeping Train & supervise scribe in record keeping Keep adequate records Keep adequate records Supervise fund- raising Supervise fund- raising Supervise camp savings plan Supervise camp savings plan Lead in preparation of annual troop budget Lead in preparation of annual troop budget Lead Friends of Scouting Lead Friends of Scouting Roles of Committee Members

7. Varsity committee Committee has a chair and secretary Committee has a chair and secretary One member for each field of emphasis One member for each field of emphasis Advancement Advancement High Adventure/Sports High Adventure/Sports Personal Development Personal Development Service Service Special Programs & Events Special Programs & Events

8. Venturing Committee Provides adequate adult leadership Provides adequate adult leadership Completes and maintains the crew’s program capability inventory (PCI) Completes and maintains the crew’s program capability inventory (PCI) Secures equipment, facilities, and program resources Secures equipment, facilities, and program resources Reviews, approves, and supports the crew’s program plans Reviews, approves, and supports the crew’s program plans Meets monthly to ensure that the crew has a quality program and achieves the purposes of the chartered organization (LDS Church) and the BSA. Meets monthly to ensure that the crew has a quality program and achieves the purposes of the chartered organization (LDS Church) and the BSA.

9. YM President Crew Advisor YM 2nd Counselor Scoutmaster YM 1st Counselor Varsity Coach Scout Committee Scout Committee Meeting Scout committee meetings are critical to providing the logistical support to the advisors so that they can minister individually to each member of the quorum and scout unit Scout committee meetings are critical to providing the logistical support to the advisors so that they can minister individually to each member of the quorum and scout unit One of the most important roles is a strong committee chair(s) who ensures that the committee is properly supporting the adult advisors One of the most important roles is a strong committee chair(s) who ensures that the committee is properly supporting the adult advisors